Two killed in plane crash near Roma

The Cessena 210 crashed shortly after take-off near Roma on Monday morning.

Paul White, from Ray White Rural, has honoured John Quintana and Charlie Maher, saying both men played a significant role in the beef sector.

"There are shock waves going round the industry," Paul White says.

"Charlie Maher is an Australian based livestock expert...John Quintana is a very successful cattle industry figure, with many cattle properties throughout Northern Australia through his career and very highly regarded."